Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse - Full Time - %242,000 Hiring incentive!

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications experience education active disciplinary record and work record.

Additional Qualifications:

Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Medication Management Mental Health Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Cultural Awareness Building Trust Coaching Collaboration Motivating Others Decision Making Delegation Emotional Intelligence Adaptability Attention to Detail Priority Setting

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Mental Health/Psychiatric RN - Full-Time - $2000 Hiring Incentive

Psych/DD Nurse - 2nd and 3rd shift

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What youll do at OhioMHAS:

As a Mental Health/Psychiatric RN you will:

• Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe evaluate and record patient behavior condition & response to medication and treatment
• As charge nurse initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contributes vital input on records plans and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of13on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 5 8-hour shifts a week including an every other weekend rotation. Second and third shifts are currently available. Second shift is 2:30pm-11pm and third shift is 10:30pm - position is located within our CentralOhio Behavior Healthcare Campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223.

What is in it for you:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hireQuality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year Family $800 per year)!
• Freedental & vision and basic life insurancefor union members duringeligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• 80 hours of vacation advancementupon hire
• Guaranteed11paid holidays
• Paid Time Off vacation personal and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annuallyfor educational assistance professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness programNurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System:state of Ohio contributes 14% visit website for more informationOPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings planvisitOhio Deferred Compensationfor more information

You also need to know:

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business daysMonday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required

Note: RNs are eligible for a $2000 hiring incentive! First $1000 payable at 120 days and second $1000 at 365 days.